Join your Travel at 60 guide and tick the Red Centre off your bucket list with a small group of over-60 travel lovers! Experience Field of Light at sunrise, explore the dazzling Kings Canyon, and dine under the outback stars! Call 1300 414 198 to book your spot on this popular tour Travel at 60 tour.
This dedicated over-60s departure includes the following highlights:
Kings Canyon Resort
Retreat to the luxury of Kings Canyon Resort after an active day of hiking through the rugged terrain of Watarrka National Park. The sensitively designed property is located in Watarrka National Park, just nine kilometres from Kings Canyon. Naturally, the Kings Canyon Resort has been built to blend in harmoniously with the surround.
Sails in the Desert
In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, the hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a luxurious outback holiday experience. Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert Hotel, 228 luxury five star rooms and suites.
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.
One departure only - 05 to 09 August 2023
Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your holiday. We can also assist with best airfare of the day and additional accommodation if you would like to extend your break.
This itinerary is subject to changes and should be used as a guide. A full itinerary will be provided with the final documents.
Day 1 - Saturday 05 August 2023 - Welcome to Ayers Rock (Uluru)
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport, make your way to the Sails in the Desert Hotel Transfers.
This afternoon visit Ayers Rock (Uluru) for a base walk around Uluru (Mala Walk 3.5 hours) then after your base discovery walk visit the Cultural Centre.
Following your afternoon tour, freshen up at the hotel before dinner at Illkari.
Day 2 -Sunday 06 August 2023 - Uluru - Kings Canyon
Departing Ayers Rock we head towards Kings Canyon. Located in the heart of Watarrka National Park lies an ancient Australian landscape, sacred ground for the Ulpanyali and Lilla people.
Lunch enroute at own expense at Kings Creek Station. Continue onto Kings Canyon Resort.
Join your driver/guide for the 2km Kings Creek Bed Walk. You’ll walk along the fertile canyon floor, taking in lush ferns and eucalypts. This walk is shorter and less arduous than the Kings Canyon Rim walk, so ideal for less experienced walkers. On the walk, you can take in the impressive cliffs of the gorge, as well as observe the diverse native flora, fauna and birdlife in the canyon.
Nestled in the tranquillity of a rugged bush setting, the rooms at Kings Canyon Resort provide an oasis of comfort after a day of adventure and exploration.
Group dinner at the resort this evening - Banquet style at Carmichael's Restaurant, 3 course (Entrée, Main & Desert) beverages at own expense.
Day 3 - Kings Canyon - Ayers Rock Resort
Early start for those wishing to join a local guide for the more challenging 6km Kings Canyon Rim Walk and learn about the history and geology of the region as well as the flora and fauna.
You’ll also see the incredible sandstone rock formations of the Lost City and the spectacular views of the gorge from the rim.
Return to the resort to join your travelling companions, before departing for Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy a sense of the remoteness of outback Australia as you leave Kings Canyon.
This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and take in this rock formation on a short guided walk (time permitting).
Uluru Sunset with drinks and canapes.
After sunset, continue to your Barbecue Dinner, set in the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, with Uluru as your stunning backdrop. Relax and enjoy a variety of Australian meats and salads, accompanied by a glass of wine, beer or orange juice. After dinner, tea, coffee and dessert will be served followed by a stargazing talk (weather permitting).
Day 4 - Uluru
Rise early to experience Bruce Munros Field of Light. In the silence of the pre-dawn land, covered under a blanket of stars, immerse yourself in the Field of Light. Just before the sun breaches the horizon and floods the land with warm yellow.
Return to your hotel for breakfast.
Following breakfast, a scenic helicopter flight over Uluru, before travelling onto Curtain Springs to join your SEIT guide and absorb the ambience of the Red Centre without the crowds as we venture into an extraordinary environment by 4WD.
Enjoy lunch at Curtain Springs Station.
This afternoon wile you enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, you will be captivated by the spectacular changing colours of the sunset over Mt Connor.
Day 5 - Farewell Ayers Rock Resort
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel.
The Tour concludes today, airport shuttle from the resort.
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